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Falls Creek Falls is a beautiful, yet powerful waterfall located deep in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. It has three tiers, first dropping 60 feet over a wide ledge, then spreading out and veiling over a 90 foot cliff, and finally it gathers then thunders another 70 feet into a huge bowl. The final two tiers can be seen from the lower trail. This hike adds the upper trail, giving you additional perspective on this magnificent waterfall.
Activity Notes
A winter hike to Falls Creek Falls. We'll visit both the upper and lower falls for an expected round trip of about 8 miles and 1300 feet of gain. Note that the road may not be open all the way to the trailhead so some additional road miles may be necessary. We'll carpool from the MMC at 8 AM. Hikers meeting at the trailhead should arrive no later than 9:15 AM.
This will be an exploratory hike, meaning the leader has not hiked this trail before.
| Other Information | |
|---|---|
| Driving Distance from Portland | 80 miles |
| Driving Time from Portland | 1 hours |
| Distance - Round Trip | 8 miles |
| Expected Duration | Car to car in one day |
| Interesting Features | Waterfalls |
| Awards Qualified | Waterfall Award |
